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Jan 2, 2026 6:09 AM

Author:Ruth Jones

Us Three

***THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER***

'A touching celebration of the beauty and endurance of female friendship. There is nothing mightier. Fact.' DAWN FRENCH

The new novel from Ruth Jones, co-creator of Gavin & Stacey and author of the smash-hit, number one bestselling debut, Never Greener.

Friends forever is a difficult promise to keep...

Meet Lana, Judith and Catrin. Best friends since primary school when they swore an oath on a Curly Wurly wrapper that they would always be there for each other, come what may.

After the trip of a lifetime, the three girls are closer than ever. But an unexpected turn of events shakes the foundation of their friendship to its core, leaving their future in doubt - there's simply too much to forgive, let alone forget. An innocent childhood promise they once made now seems impossible to keep . . .

Packed with all the heart and empathy that made Ruth's name as a screenwriter and now author, Us Three is a funny, moving and uplifting novel about life's complications, the power of friendship and how it defines us all.

Prepare to meet characters you'll feel you've known all your life - prepare to meet Us Three.

*****

Praise for Us Three:

'A warm, smart, uplifting tale of true friendship.' BETH O'LEARY

'This novel oozes warmth and honesty. A big-hearted book that provides a cast of characters you'll lose your heart to.' ADELE PARKS

'I loved this brilliantly gripping depiction of the complexities of female friendship over the years. Love, betrayal, comedy and loss - Us Three has it all.' FIONA NEILL

*****

Readers love Us Three:

'I love the way Ruth Jones writes. The relationship between the 3 friends is perfect and a wonderful book to read about friendship'

'I absolutely loved this so much. There were moments that made me cry and other moments that made me laugh.'

'Best book of the year so far. To sum it up I'd say "it was bloody lush"'

****RUTH'S BRILLIANT NEW NOVEL LOVE UNTOLD IS OUT NOW****

Reviews

Jones's trademark warmth and humour suffuse the novel with comedy and pathos, making for a heart-warming, entertaining and, at times, deeply moving story

—— The Observer

A poignant novel about friendship and forgiveness . . . with fantastic characterisation, as you'd expect from the co-creator of Gavin & Stacey, it's an epic journey

—— Woman & Home

Us Three is a warm, smart, uplifting tale of true friendship. I loved Lana, Catrin and Judith - I was genuinely sad to leave them when I turned the final page.

—— Beth O'Leary, bestselling author of THE FLATSHARE

A touching celebration of the beauty and endurance of female friendship. There is nothing mightier. Fact.

—— Dawn French

This novel oozes warmth and honesty. A big-hearted book that provides a cast of characters you'll lose your heart to.

—— Adele Parks

This moving story of three Welsh friends-for-life . . . balances warmth and humour with bleakness and despair. Another winner for Gavin and Stacey star Jones

—— Daily Mail

A funny, moving and uplifting novel

—— The Sun

A funny and warm tale of friendship

—— Evening Standard

I loved spending time immersed in Catrin, Judith and Lana's lives . . . A contender for my Books of the Year list

—— Prima

A wonderfully warm, funny, totally engrossing and unputdownable novel about friendship. A gorgeous treat.

—— Kate Eberlen, bestselling author of MISS YOU

I loved this brilliantly gripping depiction of the complexities of female friendship over the years. Love, betrayal, comedy and loss - Us Three has it all.

—— Fiona Neill

Warm, poignant

—— Saga

Warm-hearted

—— Good Housekeeping

A warm and witty tale of friendship.

—— Daily Mirror

A heart-warming, entertaining and, at times, deeply moving story.

—— Observer

Moving and funny . . . Jones' unique voice is evident from the first sentence, with her infamous colloquial dialect and warm characters.

—— My Weekly

We couldn't turn the pages fast enough on this brilliant book.

—— Closer

Ruth Jones tells her well-crafted characters' experiences, both hilarious and heartbreaking, with compassion and sensitivity, making for a warm and witty story of enduring friendship.

—— Daily Express

Solomon captures Vern's journey in a gripping narrative that is equal parts speculative fiction and Gothic tale, all while unravelling a fictional world that is not dissimilar to our own, particularly in its depiction of racism and white supremacy.

—— TIME MAGAZINE (Europe)

Solomon's most powerful work yet.

—— The New York Times

SORROWLAND is a highly atmospheric, addictive read.

—— The White Review

Joyful

—— Stylist

One of the greatest Irish novels of this century so far

—— Sunday Independent

A brilliant and ambitious addition to a body of work from an author who is inevitably, and seemingly effortlessly, writing his way into the pantheon of great Irish novelists

—— Sunday Business Post

Utterly captivating

—— Irish Examiner

Ryan reaffirms his place amongst Ireland's greatest wordsmiths ... This is a book which more than justifies the hype that accompanies it

—— RTE.ie

A novel carried by deep feeling and great empathy

—— Daily Mail

The writing is so exquisite, the dialogue so authentic, the sympathy so deep

—— Big Issue

Ryan's love of people pours from every page

—— Sunday Independent

One of the standout books for me this year. He's a master of the craft and has written a family story with humanity and warmth, turning sentence after sentence to die for

—— Kit de Waal , New Statesman, Books of the Year

Inventive

—— TLS

A lovingly crafted story that draws you in, gets under the skin and will resonate long after

—— i

Heartbreaking but redemptive, and lightened by French's trademark humour, this is a compelling read that will keep you poised between laughter and tears

—— Daily Mail

A tantalising story of motherhood told with Dawn French's signature warmth

—— Sainsbury's Magazine

As ever, even in the darkest of times, Dawn has found humour to inject into her novel

—— Best

A brilliant book

—— Good Housekeeping

The life-affirming and unmissable new novel

—— Eastern Daily Press

A tale told with warmth

—— Daily Record

While Dawn French's latest novel contains a dash of humour, it's also heart-wrenching

—— The Hunsbury Handbook

A fabulous emotional tearjerker of a novel

—— Silversurfers

Praise for Dawn French

—— -

Hilarious and brilliant

—— Woman & Home

I adored According to YES. It's so different to anything I've read in forever, so charming, wise, brilliantly written. I loved it all

—— Marian Keyes

Witty and wise, it'll have you burning the midnight oil. A cracker

—— Woman's Weekly

Very funny and packs an emotional clout. Brilliant!

—— Heat

An enlightening and feel-good read offering a fresh look at life and how to embrace it. Funny and enjoyable to the end

—— We Love This Book

There is lots of fun to be had reading this book. It's impossible not to warm to Rosie, a funny and open-hearted woman who acts as a salve and comfort blanket for this unhappy, inhibited family. There's something quite joyous about the way she unashamedly romps her way through the novel, changing the lives of those around her for the better

—— Express

Another hilarious novel!

—— Bella

French can spin a yarn . . . which sets According to YES apart. Think the vicar of Dibley, without the dog collar. YES YES YES indeed

—— Independent

Wise and poignant

—— Beyond the Joke

Heart-warming

—— Choice Magazine
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